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2025-2026 UMFA Events

UMFA is excited to begin another inspiring year of events filled with performances,
learning and connections for flutists of all ages.

*Links will become available once events are open to register.

*Links will become available once events are open for registration

Flute and Piano Recital

Susan Schnasse (UMFA member), Flutist
John Jensen, Pianist
 
Date: Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ,
2129 Commonwealth Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
Recital Program: Works by François Devienne, Amanda Harberg,
Alfredo Casella, and Eldin Burton. 
Reception to follow: All are invited.

ZOOM: The recital will also be available on ZOOM
by using the link on the church website. 
Go to sapucc.org and click “ZOOM” on the homepage. 

*A UFMA member community flute event.

October

Parlor Concert

Ready to attend? Details here. 

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Flute, Cello and Harp Recital
All Women Composers

Barbara Leibundguth, Flute (former co-principal of the Minnesota Orchestra)
Laura Sewell, Cello
Andrea Stern, Harp

Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

Location: Plymouth Congregational Church - Chapel
1919 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Featuring a world premiere by local composer
AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa, and a suite inspired by Greek dances.

*Flute community event, not UMFA-sponsored.

November

Marathon Flute Concert

Ready to attend? Details here. 

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Baroque Flute and
Harpsichord Recital

Barthold Kuijken, traverso, Immanuel Davis, traverso with Donald Livingston, harpsichord

Date: Sunday, November 16th, 2025Time: 7pm
Location: St. Anthony Park Uni
ted Church of Christ,2129 Commonwealth Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

Tickets: $30, Students $10

Hear Barthold in his first Twin Cities performance since 
2018, a special program for two flutes and harpsichord.

*Flute community event, not UMFA-sponsored.

February

Flute Showcase

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Hill- Murray School, Maplewood, MN

Ready to attend?  Details here. 

April

Flute Fest 2026

Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Hill- Murray School, Maplewood, MN

Interested in 2026?  Make a proposal here

May

Alto and Bass Flute Retreat

Christine Potter is conducting the retreat. 

Ready to attend?  Details here. 

Other Events

UMFA Socials